Summer Creek High School – Firefighter I: Basic Structural Firefighter Certificate

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Located at Lone Star College Kingwood. Personal transportation required. Limited Seating Course. There are fees associated with this course. The Lone Star College-Kingwood Basic Structural Firefighter Certificate Level I is completed during the senior year of high school. Seniors will participate in the LSC-Kingwood Fire Academy four evenings a week during the fall semester (M-Th 5:15- 11:00PM), three evenings a week during the spring semester (5:15- 11:00PM), and several Saturdays each semester. All LSC Fire science course work will take place at a Lone Star College-Kingwood site. Students are expected to arrange for their own transportation to and from the course, as transportation will not be provided by the ISD. A criminal background check and drug test is required prior to beginning the fire science and/or EMT certificate program, and must be completed through a college approved vendor. Additionally, acceptance to the Fire Academy requires the fire science recruit be declared physically fit by a doctor. Firefighting is very physical and recruits will be required to run, lift heavy objects and must fully participate in required physical agility course work. In addition to the Basic Structural Firefighter Certificate Level I, the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Certificate is required to become a certified firefighter in the state of Texas. Please speak with your high school counselor for pathways to completing this requirement. Students must be 18 years old to participate. Fees are associated with the 2 year Firefighter program. Fees include rental of bunker gear and other equipment required for the program